Fodor's Expert Review Vanira Lodge

This pension is a must for anyone visiting Teahupoo. The bungalows are very funky, with exposed beams and furniture made from bamboo, varnished tree branches and amazing shaped tree trunks. Two bungalows resemble tree houses with internal stairways and balconies on the top floor, while another has interesting stone walls. All have a kitchenette, hot-water bathroom, and can sleep four people. The pension is on a hill overlooking gardens (where massages take place) and the lagoon. Breakfast is 1,400 CFP per person and other meals are available at "snacks" about a 15-minute walk away.